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UK Launches Education Hub in Delhi to Boost India-UK Vision 2035 Ties

The UK Education Hub was inaugurated at the British Council in New Delhi by UK Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy to advance the education goals of the India-UK Vision 2035. The hub will serve as a structured platform for engagement between UK universities, Indian ministries, and regulators. It aims to foster deeper partnerships, share expertise, and support the mutual recognition of qualifications between the two nations. The initiative reinforces the shared ambition to strengthen people-to-people ties and collaborative growth in education and research.

Key Points: UK Education Hub Launched in Delhi to Advance India-UK Vision 2035

  • Hub to manage Annual Ministerial Education Dialogue
  • Platform for UK-India university & government engagement
  • Aims to support mutual recognition of qualifications
  • Will coordinate UK university activities in India
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UK Education Hub to advance India-UK Vision 2035 launched at British Council

UK Deputy PM inaugurates British Council's Education Hub in New Delhi to strengthen collaboration, innovation, and skills development between India and the UK.

"To build a better future, we must invest in the next generation who will shape it - David Lammy"

New Delhi, February 19

UK Education Hub to advance India-UK Vision 2035 was launched at the British Council on Wednesday.

Advancing the education objectives of the India-UK Vision 2035, David Lammy, UK Deputy Prime Minister inaugurated the UK Education Hub at the British Council, the UK's international organisation for educational opportunities and cultural exchange, in the presence of Lindy Cameron OB CBE, British High Commissioner to India, Alison Barrett MBE, Country Director India, British Council, Prof Eloise Philips, the Academic Provost of the Southampton University Delhi, and dignitaries from India and UK, including Steve Smith, the UK's Champion for International Education.

The British Council, with over 78 years leading education cooperation between the UK and India, has established the UK Education HUB to help deliver this shared vision - enabling engagement, collaboration, and alignment to India's National Education Policy and the UK International Education Strategy through a single, structured platform.

UK Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy said, "To build a better future, we must invest in the next generation who will shape it and expanding access to education will create lasting change."

"By bringing together governments, universities and institutions, the UK Education Hub in New Delhi will forge deeper partnerships with India - sharing expertise, sparking innovation and growing our economies. This demonstrates our shared ambition of turning the UK-India Vision 2035 into a reality. Delivering quality education today will change the world of tomorrow - empowering new ranks of entrepreneurs, scientists and leaders who will transform our shared future," he added.

The Hub will manage the Annual Ministerial India-UK Education Dialogue and support achievement of the education objectives of India-UK Vision 2035. It will act as a platform for structured engagement between UK universities, Indian government ministries, regulators, and sector bodies ensuring smooth two-way transfer of information and a stronger partnership between the education sectors of the two nations.

The UK Education Hub will support delivery of the Annual Ministerial India-UK Education Dialogue; coordinate requests for information and support for all UK universities seeking to engage in India; create and manage the UK Universities in India Members Programme.

The programme will further support progress on mutual recognition of qualifications, provide continued support for inward and outward education and skills missions between the two countries.

By creating a single, coordinated interface for engagement, the UK Education Hub reinforces India and the UK's shared ambition to deepen collaboration in education, research, and skills development, strengthening people-to-people ties and supporting inclusive, sustainable growth.

- ANI

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Priya S
Great step forward for collaboration. But I hope the focus isn't just on students going to the UK. We need equal emphasis on bringing top-tier UK educational practices and research partnerships to Indian institutions. Let's build capacity here at home too.
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Rohit P
Mutual recognition of qualifications is long overdue. My cousin had to re-do several modules after returning from the UK. If this hub can fix that, it will save so much time, money, and frustration for Indian professionals and students.
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Sarah B
As an academic who has collaborated on India-UK research projects, a single platform for coordination is very welcome. The current process is fragmented. Hoping this leads to more joint degrees and easier faculty exchanges.
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Karthik V
Sounds promising, but execution is key. We've seen many MoUs and "hubs" launched with great fanfare that later become just another office. The proof will be in tangible outcomes—more affordable exchange programs, simplified visa processes for students, and real skill development aligned with our job market.
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Meera T
This is excellent news for strengthening people-to-people ties. Education is the best bridge between cultures. Hoping this also encourages more UK students to come and experience the diversity and innovation happening in Indian universities.

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